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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27
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The gifted and graceful actress, Miss
Marie Prescott. appears at Harper's thea
tire tonight in Shakespeare's Twelfth
Night" II will be the opening event Of
the dramatic season at the theatre, as
well as the first visit to Rock Island of
this young actress. Miss Prescott ap>
peared at the Burtis opera house across
the river last evening in "Ingomar,' and
the exhibition was One of dramatic talent
and art. The play requires but two &C.
tors of ability to make its representation
enjoyable and creditable. These two
leading parts were taken by Marie Pres
colt and R. D. Mclean, and a more
beautiful impersonation of a Greek maid
en-, and a better representation of a
strong, honorable barbarian chief never
appeared on stage together. The play
is powerful one and it is difficult to i'm
agine situations more favorable for the
exhibition of the dramatic powers of
both artists. OF Miss Prescott and Mr..
Mclean, critic has truthfully said:
Marie Prescott was type of a beauti>
full and brave Greek girl, and Mclean
made an equally typical barbarian and
symmetrical and handsome Greek.
Throughout the play, the power of the
love that gave the maiden control over
her savage lover was artistically displayed
up to the time when he became Greek
citizen of her native city. The scene in
the forest when the Greek girl, Psrthenis.
held as a hostage by IngomaI's band pro-
tects herself with threatened self destruc-
ton and thus taught her rude admirer
what value she attached to honor and
chastity and the scene in the Greek city
where Ingomsr, rather than become q
traitor to his people, decides to leave his
love and then learns from her own lips
that she will go with him away from her
people-both of these scenes were power
fully and artistically presented as were
others. 1t was no slckening exhibition
of the weak love of society plays. 1t was
natural and yet artistic
Miss Prescott is beautiful and has an
imposing bearing and graceful motion,
moreover her voice is sweet, flexible and
well modulated. Her features are also
expressive and well controlled. Her
"Parenthia" is regarded by competent
critics as equal to Mary AndersoD's.
Mr. Mclean is an ideal "Ingomar" the
strength. freedom, truth and boldness of
the character being reflected with spirit>
ed grace in all his lines and actions. He
has ability as an actor, fine physique
and a perfectly controlled voice.
"a PARLOR MATCH "
Rock Island is to h9ve rich treat in
the comedy line at Harper's theatre Mon
day night, when Evans and Hoey appear
in Hoyt's tarcical production, "a Parlor
Match The New York World says of
the play:
Hoyt's "Parler Match" may be chest.
nut on the east side, but it seems to be
getting more popular with age. Evans
and Heey are continually adding to its
rip roaring fun, and last night the farce
was enjoyed by large audience at the
Peoples theatre. An elderly man who
witnessed last nights performance said as
he was coming out of the theatre, 81
laughed the wrinkles from my face"
The company opens its season here, and
several of the troupe are already at the
Rock Island house
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27

Col. Fl. Kobler, A. d. c., returned
from Springfield last evening, where he
went to attend sort of surprise party
on Governor Oglesby by his staff. There
were present Colonies Hamilton, of
Quincy; Krughof, of Nashville; Virgins
OF Springfield; Kohler. of Moline; Ewart
of Springfield. Warner, of Clinton; Shat
fer, of Chicago: Rice. of Peoria; Mai
den, of Danvillc; Matthews. of Spring.
field; Bogardus, of Paxton; Dustin, of
Quincy; Smith, of Canton and Adj Gen
Vance, of Springfield The gentlemen
assembled at Springfield Thursday morn :
ing and went to the Illinois Central depot
to meet Gov. and Mrs. 0glesby whom
they escorted to headquarters at Camp
| Lincoln, where thew were the guests of
Adj Gen Vance. In the evening ban
quet was held after which general socia>
blity prevailed. The affair was de-
lightful one throughout and was thor.
ough as well as q pleasant surprise to the
governor and his wife.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27

There will be no services at the Chris
tian chapel tomorrow. Rev. W. ii. Wight
preaching at Englewood.
Parties and families upon short notice
| with the best of ice cream and fruit ices,
and at reasonable prices at Krell & Maths
Route Agent Wilhelm, of the American
Express company, returned last evening
from a trip to Dixon and other points in
his territory.
S. F. Cooke, Esq, left this afternoon
for visit to his farm in Cleoua ltown>
ship. Scott county. Iowa He will be
away until Wednesday.
A. Loeb, of the Golden Eagle clothing
store, returned from the east this morn
ing, where he has been making extensive
purchases for fall and winter
Mrs. Rebecca Henry wishes the matri-
monial relations between herself and Ed
ward Henry severed Oh the ground of
habitual drunkenness on the part of the
defendant.
Mail Carriers Fitzgerald and Browner
will exchange routes the first of next
month, Mr.. Fitzgerald taking the ex>
IRENE eastern route and Mr. Browner the
one next west.
Miss Anna N. Johnson returned to the
parental roof this morning from pleas
ant visit to Reynolds and vicinity. Mrs
johnson was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Wait while ut Reynolds.
Mr.. Christ. Russ. the saloonkeeper at
the corner of Third avenue and Fifth
street, has in his possession brown
spotted dog, which the owner may have
by proving property and paying for this
notice.
The fast steamer Verne Swain with
barge, will make trips to Offerman's ISIS
and, Sunday, Aug. 2S. from l until II p.
m. Bleuers band will be in attendance.
Dancing and 8musements. Round trip,
25 cents. Ladies free.
Another new time card will go into eff
feet on the c.. M. & st, p road tomor-
row. The only change at this end will
be train No 9, which will leave at Sis
instead of $40 a. m. The card will cons
tain the new rules lately adopted by the
company.
Mr.. John Whiteley. manager for the
actress. Marie Prescott, and d theatrical
nan of wide experience, having been
| associated with some of the best known
and leading American stars, gave the
ARGUS friendly call last evening.
Rev. W. s Marquis, DIR. ]. w Stew
| art and Messrs. j. Ross Mills and George
Blakesly were fishing at Campbell's
Cham. up near RAPIDS City, yesterday.
They had extraordinary good luck. caps
| turing about fifty fine bass and pickerel .
George Blakesly caught the largest fish
ii four pound bass.
A telegram was received from Carthage
yesterday afternoon which stated that
| Miss Minnie Glenn's condition was much
improved, that the congestion of the
lungs had almost disappeared, that her
pulse was 10S and temperature 100.
Prof. Hutchinson returned from Carthage
last evening. He left there at O'Clock
and says that at that time the improve
ment was more noticeable and that the
friends were greatly encouraged Mon
mouth Gdzette.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27

Suit has been filed in the circuit court
at Davenport, wherin p. W. Haskins
sues c. E. Mayne for 800, claiming such
amount is still due him on the sale of the
horse Edgewood, made to defendant on
or about the I'd day of July, 1887. The
agreement, copy of which is filed, is
dated at Mendoza, H., July %. By it c.
E. Mayne purchases the horse Edgewood
and agrees to pay p. W Haskins the sum
of So, 900, payable in weekly payments at
the rate of $3.50 each week 1t was
agreed further that if the payment of
$3.50 per week were not paid when due
the said horse should be returned without
charge TO Mr. Haskins and the trade de-
clared off, Mr.. Haskins agreeing that
there were no encumbranCes on the horse
and that he had the power to make such
trade
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27
BRIEFLETS,
Peach ice cream at Krell & Maths.

Peach ice cream at Krell & Maths.
FOlsom's.
Wanted-Coat and pants maker at
Hopes, the tailor.
Mir. c, C. Taylor leaves for Chicago
tonight on business
Henry Davis, of Edgington, gave the
ARGUS call today.
Lemon, chocolate, vanilla aud bisque
ice cream, at Krcll Il Maths,
Henry Hoefc, of Chicago. is studying
medicine with DR. W. A. Paul.
Gold watches with diamond sets is the
latest at H. d. & E d. Folsom's.
magnificent line of jewelry of every
description just in at H. d s E. D. Fol.
SONS.
Something beautiful in the way of la.
dies opal rings at H. ID. & Z. D Fol-
SONS,
Typhoid fever is prevalent in the city
Doctors attribute it to the recent extrem,
changes in the weather
Mrs. P Greenawalt leaves for Chicago
this evening to purchase goods for he
new millinery store.
Mrs. Mary Egan and daughter Mis-,
Ella, have returned after II two months
visit among friends in the north.
Mr.. lib Moore and wife, of Tavlo
Ridge, were in the city today and visite,
| friends and relatives while here.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27

The Nj X KS went to MusCatlne TO
play yesterday and were badly beaten by
the nine OF that city, owing to the absence
of Il catcher for the Rock Island repre- p
sentatives. Prentiss played first base,
Brough second, Griffin third, Doyle short
stop. McCarmOn left field Fickinger
centre field. Burrill right field. Weisler
pitched end McCord caught part of the
game, and Brough the remainder. There
being no regular catcher, the NJ & KS
were unable to keep the score down, the
error list being shockingly large. The
score by innings was;
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27
For Rent.

For Kent
The First avenue hotel, corner First
avenue and Twentieth street is for rent
The location is near the principal depots
and boat landings, and pays well, En-
quire on premises. Saloon also for rent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27

Services at Trinity church tomorrow
at I q. m, 1915 a. M, and 1880 p. M.
At the chapel at 2:30 p. m.
At the First Methodist Episcopal
church, corner of Fifth avenue and Nine
teenth street. Rev, &. j. Luckey pastor,
preaching 10:45 a. m, and 7:45 p. M.
Sunday school 9:15 a. M. ]. F. Robinson.
superintendent. Young peoples meets
ing at 6;45 II. III.
At the Central Presbyterian church.
Rev. A. B.Meldrum will preach tomorrow
at l0:45 a m and 7:45 p. m. Morning
subject: Am My Brothers Keeper
Evening subject: The Warrior aud His
Weapon" Sabbath school and bible
class at $50 a. In. Young peoples
meeting 6:45 p. m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27

The following from the PeoIio Nations
aL-Dem0crat will show that while Moline
cannot exist without Cunningham, PEG,
ria can:
Cunningham and Twineham have left
Peoria and gone to Champaign, and will
play ball with that club for the rest of
the season. The boys did not figure
ahead when they made that move, and il
will hardly benefit them any. They will
probably play hail all their lives in little
towns, and no one will ever he the wiser
for it. Their chances for getting into
better clubs will be poor, and they will
consequently be much worse off than if
they had remained in Peoria and played
ball where they would make reputation.
No one ever heard about Cunningham
as a pitcher until he was put in the box
in this city and drought out, as it were.
The idea gained ground with the boys
that the club could not exist without
them, while the management is well
aware that they can secure their equals
at the same salary any day they may
choose. 1t is certain, however, that while
they were here the boys never lost a game
through carelcssness or bad playing, and
they deserve thanks for that Their
places are now filled, and the club is as
good as ever it was, The boys made a
great many friends while they played ball
here, and their friends will stick to them
1t is safe TO predict that if the Champaign
club comes here and uses Peorias battery
the grounds will be packed.
BALL NOTES.
The Rock Island and Moline letter car
riers play their second game in Blaudiug's
field tomorrow afternoon at $50.
The Rock Islands play their fifth game
with the Moline Browns on Sylvan Island
today. Fahey and McSweeney are the
Rock Island battery.
The Muscatine papers speak of the
club from this city which played there
yesterday as the Rock Islands. The
| Muscatine people will find themselves
| fooled some day.
There will be game of base ball be-
tween the Davenport Browns and the
Central Cities on 0tfcrman's island, Sum
| day afternoon. Game called at 3 o'clock
| The steamer Verne Swain makes hourly
| trips from l until II p. m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27
THE DIAMOND.
The Rock Islands Have Jolly Time
at yuma and Win the Game---
The VI. Il HIS VaHquished at Musca-

The Rock Islands Have Jolly Time
at Yuma and Win the Game---
The NJ. d HIS Vanquished at Musca-
tine---Other Contests.
Manager Munger took his ball team to
Zuma yesterday and a more jolly day
was never put in by a club OF players.
The boys were most Hospitality entertain>
ed by their Yuma friends. A crowd of
over one hundred greeted them and an
elaborate dinner was served. to which the
Rock Island men did justice The spread
consisted of turkey, chicken, milk, fresh
vegetables and fruits, and other sub
stantials. such as one only gets In the coun-
try and which it takes city chap to re-
lish.
The game was played in the afternoon,
and the grounds were in a fine condition
and the contest was rather interesting.
None of the regular Rock, Island basemen
played, all being otherwise engaged, and
Manager Munger made the following as
Segment for his club: Crowley, catcher;
Browner, pitcher; Fahey, first base;
Kelley, second base; McSweeney, third
base; Grimes, short stop; Olsen, left
field; Baker, center field; Corken, right
field The Zumas were composed of F
Wake, catcher;R. Gumbe. pitcher; Donahoe
first base; Shall, second base; J. Schafer,
third base; s. Schafer, short stop; G.
Schafer, left field; G Crompton, centre
field; ]. Schafer, right field
Insolvency. was the first man to the
bat. and the first ball pitched up he smote
with terrific force. the sphere rising high
in the air and disappearing among the
clouds-it is probably sailing yet Nc
Sweeney made home run. The other
Rock Island batters handled the willow
nicely and kept the outfieIders of the
Yuma club busy throughout the game, but
the latter did good work. A strong
feature of the game was Crowley's catch
ing, playing as he did the entire nine
innings with scarcely an error. His
throwing to second was great improve
ment over all former efforts. Indeed it
was first class. Lannie Horne was UNI.
pire. The score by innings;
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27
Grapes.

The expectation of grapes has become
of late one of the most important indus
tries in Rock Island county. A few
years ago all the grapes that could be
brought into town were peddled about
the streets and sold from house to house.
until one day, J. F. McKibben, the wide.
awake, energetic local agent of the
American Express company conceived
the idea that right here nice little ship
ping business might be worked up. He
consulted the markets of Minneapolis.
St. Paul, Milwaukee and the other
great cities of the northwest, and
found an abundant demand for
all the grapes he could get. Accordingly
"Mac" built up little business here.
He had all the grape growers in the coun.
ty bring their fruit to him and he sent it
to the markets of the northwest. The
shipments have grown year after year
until they amount now to all the way
from ton to five tons day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27

Rock ISLAND, H., Aug. 10, 1887
Sealed proposals will 0e received at the
city clerks office, city of Rock Island
Ill.,, until noon of Sept. 5. 1887, for two
steel boilers to be constructed in accord
ance with plans and specifications now oil
file in said clerks office. Boilers to b.
delivered at the waterworks. The cit,
council reserves the right to reject any
and all proposals. Address "Waterwork'
bid, care of City Clerk"
VIM EDWARDS,
B. WINTER,
D. CoRKEN.
Waterworks Com.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-27
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.
7 PER GENT MORTGAGES

EoR SALE, SIXTY LOTS INMY AID
l. ditlons o the city of Rock Island on four year.
ly payments, with interest atsix per cent per an
uum 3 DAVENPORT,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-12-01
Mr. Rar1h,s 0Rcn

The scene was the main office Of the So
clety, and the background was one which
should by all means be chosen for the ami
mails friend should that famous gentleman
ever have his portrait painted Upon the
wall, Immediately behind him, hung the two
photographs of little MARY Ellen whose
miseries gave birth to the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The first
photograph represented her as thin, enact
ated and ragged, with her bare legs and bare
feet covered with gashes from the scissors
with which the Connolly woman used to NAL
treat her. The second photograph showed
her well dressed, fat and happy, and the IA
nous pair Of scissors hung between the two
pictures. In glass case beneath was a snow
white pigeon covered with blood, stuffed and
mounted as it was when dying.
Next it was another case, and a very hard
case. 1t was white bulldog captured in a
dog fighting raid, with its breast, head, fore
legs and left hind foot chewed into mince
meat. It was stuffed as it stood in the pit
when taken, and q printed list of the men ar
rested and punished hung over it. Next it
was long case containing great variety of
articles used from time to time by thought
less or brutal men in torturing animals.
There were hoofs hoisted from horses by rail
road switches, leather desks studded with
tacks taken from horses mouths; spike
collars, those foolish instruments used by
short sighted trainers in breaking dogs;
stakes and clubs used in beating horses,
loaded whips, skulls Of fighting dogs which
had been shot, nails taken from horses feet,
and numerous other curiosities of similar
character, the whole being an object lesson
in animal cruelty that told itself-New York
Tinnea
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-12-01

While in Perthshire recently Queln Vic
toria requested an old Highland laird to visit
her, and when ne did so very graciously re-
ceived him, thanked him for coming and then
explained why she wisheG to see him. 81
should like to know" she said, ''the exact
spot wherc the pretender landed, and"-
She was allowed to proceed no further. In
stantly the old chief laid his hand upon her
shoulder, saying: "He was no pretender,
madam; he was our king 81 beg your par
don" said the queen, kindly; 81 ought not to
have used that word. 1 should have said
Prince Charles Edward Then, by way of
humoring the gruff old Jacobite, she added:
''You know that too, have Stuart blood in
my veinsn Eyes know it, was the reply,
land were it not for that you would not be
where you are.n
This plain speaking, which rather startled
her retinue, did not displease the queen; on
the contrary, she was amused at it and
seemed to like it, and it reused her interest in
her uncourtly hammered subject, and her way
of taking it went to his heart and unbent and
softenedlhis stern spirit. They talked long
together, and they parted like old friends.
On the queens return to the castle where she
was staying she said to her host: ~ have
Just met one of the most honest men in my
realm New York Tribune
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-12-01
An Engineer. Good Fnrtnne-

About ten years ago certain engineer,
while in reduced circumstances and almost
without hope for the future, found himself
in a beautiful valley of San Luis Obispo.
Shabby and moneyless as he was, a great de-
sire crept into his heart as he observed the
beauty and value OF the position
''f ever 1 should become rich,n he said,
''the first thing would do would be to come
back here and buy this valley"
Soon thereafter he joined party OF ,--os-
pectors on their way to the Apache haunted
border Of Arizona. Their friends, in a spirit
of satire, advised them to take their tomb
stones with them, for they would need them.
But the reckless prospectors went on their
way, and after the discovery Of the wonder
full lode called the Tough Nut which
brought them their fortunes, named the town
that sprang up around them Tombstone
in derisive Difference to the advice that had
been given them As soon as the engineer
could realize his good fortune, he bethought
himself of the lovely valley, and going back
and finding it still open to purchase, soon be
camo the proud owner. Ever since he hes
been known among our wealthy ranchmen
as the posSeSsor Of the "Girdr raEch.-Ella
Sterling Cummins in Cosmopolitan.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-12-01
A BARTENDER's MISTAKE.

Why Concoctor of Mixed Drinks Lost
His Place at the Hoffman House.
A man who achieved considerable fame in
the vicinity Of Wall street as concoctor of
mixed drinks was transferred to the Hoffman
house not long since and put behind the
gorgeous bar. 1t was the ambition of his life
to get there, and he was so elated at his sue
cess that he was more or less nervous and per-
turbed on his first arrival 1t CHANGED that
he had just put his apron on when distin-
guished party of politicians strolled in, talk
ing confidentally about the recent appoint
ments. In the party were several famous
men, and as the bartender glanced around
rom face to face he was more or less i'm
pressed. Commissioner Hess, who was in
the party, waved his hand and said shortly:
''See what the gentlemen will take,n and
then went on with his conversation with the
men who stood next to him
Tho bartender asked several men in rapid
succession, and they indicated their prefer
ences in the usual curt manner. Finally. he
leaned over the bar toward a man with white
hair and black mustache, who stood talking
earnestly. For long while he could not
catch the mans. ear. 1t was Edward 8
Stokes, the proprietor of the Hoffman house.
The bartender spoke to him a second time.
and, finally raising his voice, said respect
fully:
''What will you have, Col. FiskYn
Stokes whirled around as if he had been
shot and dead silence fell on the group.
while the bartender flushed and caught his
breath. He had been thinking of the Fisk
Stokes assassination, and it ran in his head
50 long that he got the two names mixed.
For an instant Stokes did not speak, then he
turned abruptly and walked out of the bar
room, while the others pretended to continue
their conversation, but all the while follow
ing with their eyes the retreating form of
Stokes. An instant later the superintendent
rushed excitedly into the place, glanced for a
moment hurriedly around, went behind the
bar, stepped to the new bartender and two
men hastily disappeared. Another bartender
stepped forward and a moment later Stokes
returned to the group, smoking and as calm
and serene as ever. But that bartender never
put foot in the Hoffman house again.
The proper bartender of today approaches
as nearly to machine like accuracy SIS posi-
BILE. Lien drink in great haste and have little
time for conversation. The less obtrusive the
bartender the nearer he approaches perfec-
tion.-Blakely Halls Letter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-12-01
ORIGIN OF an OLD Tuna.

"The tune the old COW died Of" How
many havO used this expression without
any definite idea of its meaning or orr
gin. 1t seems to have come to us from
over the sea- In Scotland and the north
of ireland the saying is very common
in the mouths ofthe peasantry. Itarose
out OF an old song:
There was an old man and he had an old COW.
And ho had nothing to give her;
So he took out his fiddle and played her tune
Consider, good COW, consider;
This is no time of year for the grass to grow;
Consider, good csv, consider"
The old COW died of hunger, and when
any grotesquely melancholy song or
tune is uttered, the north country peo-
say: THAT is the tune the old COW died
of" ...-y